MEET OUR NEW AMBASSADOR, TC CHOU
We are delighted to welcome long-time supporter TC Chou to Wild Tomorrow’s team of Ambassadors!
From designers and architects to entrepreneurs, CEOs, and media professionals, our team of Ambassadors help amplify Wild Tomorrow’s message and extend our impact far beyond the wild spaces we protect by leveraging their unique talents. They are passionate about wildlife conservation and are not afraid to tell the world about it! Read more about TC as we welcome him to the team.
TC with Ghost, a member of the Anti-Poaching K9 Unit.
Through the passion and commitment of people, our mission comes to life. Protecting and restoring wild places for generations to come is only possible because of a community that believes deeply in conservation…and uses their voices, talents, and platforms to create change. We are thrilled to welcome TC Chou as a new ambassador to the Wild Tomorrow family.
A JOURNEY FROM CURIOSITY TO HANDS-ON WITH A RHINO
For TC, an interior architect and designer based in New York City, his relationship with Wild Tomorrow began with curiosity. What started as a love for animals, centered around his beloved dog Benji, evolved into a meaningful, long-standing connection with our work and the wildlife and wild spaces we are fighting to protect.
We first met TC in 2018, when he attended our annual gala with his dear friend (and one of our US Board Members) Carol Ciszek. It was here that TC was first introduced to the importance of protecting wildlife and wild spaces. In 2021, the conversation began to collaborate on a set of greeting cards that would raise funds for Wild Tomorrow’s wildlife and habitat protection work in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
That connection deepened in 2023, when TC traveled to South Africa with Wild Tomorrow. Experiencing the landscapes, wildlife, and communities we work alongside offered a powerful, firsthand perspective into the urgency — and the hope — behind conservation.
During his time in South Africa, TC had the opportunity to experience conservation in action…from time spent on our Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve to meeting the people working tirelessly to protect wildlife and restore habitat. Being immersed in this environment allowed him to see firsthand the challenges conservationists face, as well as the dedication, collaboration, and hope that drive the work forward.
TC in the field with Wild Tomorrow after safely removing the horn (and the incentive for poachers) from a rhino in 2023.
One of the most impactful moments of his visit was witnessing a rhino dehorning, a critical short-term intervention used to reduce the risk of poaching. While not a permanent solution, dehorning has proven effective in protecting rhinos in high-risk areas. Seeing this process firsthand gave TC a deeper understanding of the difficult and complex decisions conservationists must make to protect animals in an increasingly threatened world. Seeing that impact up close, he says, brought him pure joy.
Watching restoration in action, and understanding the interdependence between people and nature, transformed admiration into commitment. It was an experience that left a lasting imprint, shaping how TC thinks about creativity, responsibility, and the role artists and designers can play in protecting the natural world.
CREATIVITY IN SERVICE OF CONSERVATION
Benji’s of Brooklyn’s Wildcard Collection, designed for Wild Tomorrow featuring pangolin, zebra, impala, giraffe, and wildebeest — all animals Wild Tomorrow works to protect.
Beyond his time in the field, TC has continued to support Wild Tomorrow through his creative talents — helping tell the stories of our work, our landscapes, and the people behind conservation. TC translated his experience into original AR (augmented reality) artwork, which he generously contributed to Wild Tomorrow’s annual fundraising gala.
Benji, TC’s adorable mini goldendoodle is one of many pets adopted during lockdown. But Benji was more than just a pet; he was the inspiration for a business. It was Benji, living in his Brooklyn apartment, that really opened his heart up and inspired TC to help other animals as well. Benji’s of Brooklyn are hand-made stationary cards. For Wild Tomorrow’s annual gala in 2021, TC designed a custom stationary card collection, Wild Card. The Wild Card Set includes beautiful prints of a pangolin, a zebra, an impala ram, a giraffe, and a blue wildebeest – all from our Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve (apart from the pangolin, found at our neighbors at The MunYaWana Conservancy). Each of these animals represents conservation in action for us - when Wild Tomorrow first purchased the land in 2017, we had to restore and rewild the habitat. Rewilding meant reintroducing wild species (such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and more) to bring back the ecological balance.
TC’s Mini Goldendoodle, Benji, and Benji’s of Brooklyn sketches.
TC’s artwork of The Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve, donated to our Gala to raise funds for conservation.
One of the amazing animals who visits the Safari Serenity artwork via Augmented Reality
Inspired by Wild Tomorrow’s mission to protect endangered species and wild places, “Safari Serenity” is a limited edition print created for Wild Tomorrow by Benji's of Brooklyn. With an easy-to-use augmented reality app, you can watch your favorite wild animals go about their daily routines in their natural habitat. This print is limited to 5, with a series number and artist’s signature on the lower right hand side. Step into the heart of one of the planet's most incredible wildlife preserves without leaving your home with our "Safari Serenity" limited edition print. Created exclusively by Benji’s of Brooklyn for Wild Tomorrow, this breathtaking artwork encapsulates the awe-inspiring beauty
His work not only reflected the beauty and fragility of the natural world, but also demonstrated how creative expression can serve as a powerful tool for storytelling and impact.
This intersection—where art, design, and conservation meet—is at the heart of TC’s work and his role as an ambassador.
You can read more about our Benji’s in Brooklyn collab here.
“There’s this emotional level of animals that you might miss out on without living with or caring for an animal. They actually feel things. They respond to you. They care about you. I feel like it’s very inspiring that I can extend from my own pad of paper in Brooklyn to be able to do something for endangered animals in South Africa, who really need the help!”
LOOKING AHEAD
As a Wild Tomorrow ambassador, TC brings a unique perspective shaped by creativity, curiosity, and his experiences volunteering at our reserve together with friends. We are grateful for his passion for animals and nature, and his desire to help inspire others to care deeply about wildlife and wild places.
Welcome to the Wild Tomorrow Ambassador team, TC. We are honored to have you walking this path with us.
ABOUT TC CHOU
An up-close look at the beautiful pangolin drawing by TC/Benji’s of Brooklyn to support Wild Tomorrow.
TC is the founder of Design Determination, a New York City–based interior architecture and design studio known for thoughtful, expressive spaces that balance form, function, and emotion. He is also the creator of Benji’s of Brooklyn, a greeting card and art project inspired by nature, creativity, and everyday moments—often shared through the lens of life with his dog and creative companion, Benji.
His work has been featured in Architectural Digest, PARK, Forbes, and Interior magazine, among others. Across disciplines, TC’s creative voice consistently bridges design, storytelling, and a reverence for the natural world.
“It’s a reminder that “caring out loud” about wildlife conservation can actually help move real work forward—for animals *and* for the communities living alongside them. I’m excited because it’s not just an honor, it’s an encouragement. And it motivates me to learn more, show up more, and speak about Wild Tomorrow with more confidence and heart.”
I fell in love with KwaZulu-Natal. Living in the bush and contributing to Wild Tomorrow’s mission profoundly shifted my sense of purpose. Combining meaningful work with the challenge of a new lifestyle, surrounded by nature, unlocked a deeper level of creativity for me. I feel compelled to take what I’ve learned forward — reconnecting people with nature through Wild Tomorrow’s story. When we understand the story of something, we care more deeply about its future.